Afternoon PL: Introducing JTAN’s Haiku Contest 2026

Date: 5:00pm – 5:45pm, Wednesday 4th February 2026

JTAN is pleased to announce the commencement of a new competition for students. In 2026, JTAN will hold a Haiku Contest. There will be Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10) and Stage 6 (Years 11 & 12).

In the Afternoon Professional Learning Session for teachers held online, Motoko Christensen will introduce what Haikus are, their history, significance and their usage in promoting linguistic and artistic expression.

Contest:
Students will create an original haiku in Japanese. Your haiku can be serious, funny, reflective, or artistic – it’s up to you!

Mode:

  • Written: A haiku poem presented on an A4 page (with optional illustration or design).
  • Digital: A short reel of up to 30 seconds, combining the haiku with sound and visuals to match the poem. (Please submit as a zip file, dropbox link or Google Drive link)

 

Submission Checklist

  • Haiku is in Japanese
    (using Japanese appropriate to the student’s level)
  • Follows 5-7-5 syllable pattern
  • Seasonal or nature-based theme
  • Original work (no AI or copied)

Please email entries to enquire@jtan.org.au along with the student signed declarations confirming it’s their own work.

Download the required student declaration form here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ztraW_mGvRdWTZua2Cfo10e6I0ybXjiZ/view?usp=sharing

Deadline:
Friday, 6th March 2026, 4 pm

  • Afternoon PL: Introducing the JTAN Haiku Competition 2026
    February 4, 2026 - March 6, 2026
    5:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue:  

Description:

ONLINE JTAN’s Google Meets conferencing account with full security measures enabled. (Access details will be provided to participants upon registration. Participant’s Google Meets account details must match the details provided during registration to be given access. Participants may also need a gmail/Google account to access.)

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